Donald M. Smith

Donald M. Smith, Sr., age 78, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Born on June 6, 1945, in Lebanon, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Melvin Smith and Pearl W. Smith. Mr. Smith served his country in the United States Navy and retired from Cargill. He enjoyed being a Boy Scout in his younger years, woodworking, and watching NASCAR.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Joseph Smith and sister, Dorothy Smith.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 ½ years, Patricia Smith of Mt. Airy; son, Donald M. Smith, Jr. of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Kendal Smith of Gainesville and Devin Straub of Tacoma, Washington; sisters and brother-in-law, Helen Gannon of Lebanon, Tennessee and Peggy Walters (Dale) of Dade City, Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Circle of Hope, P.O. Box 833, Cornelia, Georgia 30531, to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, Georgia 30501, or to a Boy Scout Troop of your choice.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.